In the 19th century, was the world of science exclusively male? On the contrary! This exhibition reveals that Canadian girls received high-quality scientific education from religious communities as early as the 1830s.

In a dynamic scenography, visitors discover how the Ursulines and the sisters of the Congregation of Notre-Dame established innovative programs to teach various scientific subjects: botany, chemistry, physics, mineralogy, and more. The intriguing objects showcased throughout the exhibition that have been collected by teachers and their students, or originating from school museums and science cabinets, provide evidence of this. In Quebec, these pioneers laid the foundation for an education system where every woman can now access knowledge and careers in sciences.

In addition to texts, artifacts, and archival images, the experience is enriched with interactive games and multimedia content. To help bridge the gap between the past and the present, and raise awareness among visitors about the issue of women's underrepresentation in certain scientific disciplines even today, four contemporary female scientists share compelling testimonies throughout the exhibition. The public is also invited to leave a trace of their own experience in science or write words of encouragement to girls who dream of a career in this field